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MW55 HFD

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread. 185/65/15

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,662 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres worn out (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front front tracking needs checking

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 107,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm 185 65 15 88h b

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm 185 65 15 88h b

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,038 miles

Nearside Outer outer sill weak at front end

Offside Outer outer sill has hole in front end

heat shield over turbo insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,038 miles

Nearside Outer outer sill weak at front end

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer outer sill has hole in front end

heat shield over turbo insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,466 miles

engine pan fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,466 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm perished 185/65/15/88h (4.1.D.1a)

engine pan fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,362 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,040 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,708 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,441 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MW55 HFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW55 HFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW55 HFD registered?

MW55 HFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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